A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5350076 Details
Epoch: 248 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 21913558 epoch_slot_no: 140758 block_no: 5349899 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 10259 time: 2021-02-16 12:50:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe31bf38ffa4e6d500e8f7cdb65a23255e242bf51d656972fea4a465ad9dd1318Block Operator
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